Panoramaâs New Research Highlights What Comes Next for Family Businesses
Family businesses are far more than legacy enterprises; they are a driving force of the global economy. They generate an estimated 70â80% of global GDP and account for 60% of wor
Buffkin / Baker Names Jim May Partner
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. â January 13th, 2026 â Buffkin / Baker, a partner-led executive search firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim May to partner in the firmâs technol
Florida Atlantic University appoints Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D, as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Florida Atlantic University appoints Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D, as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Dawson-Scully most recently served as the associa
Invest in Success: Why Executive Search Firms Deliver Results
by Evan Wescott, Principal Executive recruitment is often misunderstood as simple âheadhuntingâ. In reality, recruiters are responsible for actively engaging both passive and
Columbia Memorial Hospital has appointed Douglas Mays as VP of Facilities, Security, and Environmental Care
Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH), one of Oregonâs fastest-growing rural hospitals and a leading independent health system serving the North Coast and Lower Columbia region since
The Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance announces Halim Genus as Chief Executive Officer
The Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance, an independent nonprofit dedicated to strengthening public safety in partnership with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (M
Making Authentic Connections with Your Team
Tom Wilson, Partner at Buffkin / Baker, interviews Lee Rubin, co-founder and CEO of Confetti, about effective strategies for team engagement. In this interview, Tom and Lee discuss
Revolutionizing Operations with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a cornerstone for contemporary businesses, revolutionizing operations by automating mundane tasks and delivering profound insights into
Americaâs Car-Mart Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Colonial Finance
Americaâs Car-Mart, one of the largest publicly held automotive retailers in the United States, has appointed Jonathan Collins as Chief Financial Officer and Marie Persichetti a
Kansas State University names James Wiser as Dean of K-State Libraries
Kansas State University has named James Wiser as Dean of K-State Libraries, effective August 17, 2025. K-State partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the search. As Dean of K-State Libr